Open Water

Welcome to Scottish Swimming's Open Water Swimming section. Browse this site to find out all you need to know about Open Water Swimming in Scotland.  

Open water racing is an option available to all swimming clubs in Scotland.

Races take place throughout the summer at various venues and over various distances.  All swimmers aged 12 and over are encouraged to take part and experience a different form of the sport. 

Whether you are looking for a new challenge or have ambitions to compete internationally there is a level of competition with the sport you can take part in.

Download the following information sheet to learn more:

 Open Water Info - May 2012.pdf

If you have some specific questions on how to get involved, please contact one of the following members of the Scottish Open Water Committee:

General Enquiries
Les Rodger                 e: rodgerfl@blueyonder.co.uk              m: 07768 297562 

Open Water Events in Scotland
Brian Bain                   e:brianjbain@googlemail.com              m: 07884 117995

Open Water Swimming in the East District
Andrea Gellan             e:andreagellan@gmail.com                  m: 07835 714336

Open Water Swimming in the Midland District
Sandra Westgate        e: sandra.westgate@btinternet.com    t: 01382 730820 

Open Water Swimming in the North District 
Jennifer Ewen             e: Jennifermewen@aol.com                  t: 01542 840120

Open Water Swimming in the West District
Lynne Deans               e: lynnedeans15@btinternet.com        t: 0141 950 2156

Becoming an Open Water Technical Official
Ralph Payne               e: ralphp26@aol.com                            m: 07837 691601

Providing Assistance as a Canoeist or Boatman
Jim Gallacher              e: jjgallacher@talktalk.net                    t: 0141 762 1102